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    removing audio from an avi

    thanks, guys. my questions are all cleared up now. MichaelD: Happy overall. Widescreen is nice. Probably a bit grainy with indoor lighting, but I'm not too fussy aboout those things. I've had the camcorder for well over a year now. Good for vacations. I'm annoyed with indoor in that...
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    removing audio from an avi

    thanks, unfalliblekrutch. so let's say i'm working with 100 megs. the two options would be: a) i strip the audio and it turns into 75 megs. i add my own audio (25 megs worth) and it goes back to 100 megs b) don't strip the audio and add my 25megs of audio, which keeps it at 100megs?
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    I need help picking out a Camcorder.

    I have the Canon Elura 100 and I'm quite happy with it. I used this site (camcorderinfo.com) a lot when I was doing my research. I forget why I chose miniDV format over recording direct to a dvd, but I'm very happy with my decision. I think one of the reasons why mini DVD is only 30 mins of...
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    removing audio from an avi

    Hi guys, I just transferred some home video from my Canon Elura 100 using WinDV (avi type 1). If I use Virtualdub and strip out the audio will the file become smaller? Or do I just dub over it with my own music? I don't quite understand how it works, so I don't know if I'm adding to the...
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    transfering DV to avi

    thanks, guys. I'll try it out. I forgot about window movie maker - seems to be working ok. thanks again for the help/suggestions. so WMM captured ok (sound and vid), but the quality is low. and I read about it and it seems like it's a bit of work to convert it so it can work w/vdub. i...
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    transfering DV to avi

    thanks, "capture audio" is check. i tried a buncha options. I still don't understand the comment from the documentation above (re: i don't have DV specs). I also found the following old post from their forums: I love VirtualDub, because it offers a level of control no commercial product...
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    transfering DV to avi

    thanks guys. I was actually browsing through the videohelp.com site right before I came here. Maybe I should keep looking. Yeah, I used Firewire. Late4Dinner, are you saying you transferred both audio and video (my understanding is its all in one coming from the camcorder) at the same time...
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    transfering DV to avi

    Hi guys, I'm using virtualdub to transfer some xmas video i took on my canon elura 100 (to avi, then hopefully burn to dvd). I tried it a few times, and I get the vid fine on playback, but no audio. Tried diff options too. From reading the documentation on the vdub website, I think it's...
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    what determines the sound level of a recording?

    Set up #1: AMD XP 1900+ XP home Soundblaster Live! 24 bit/On-board sound (Chaintech KTX-600) Senneheiser gaming headphones+mic Windows sound recorder Set up #1 Dell 600M Senneheiser gaming headphones+mic Windows sound recorder For set-up #1, I just try to record my voice. I...
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    can my ATI radeon 9200 support widescreen?

    cool, thanks, guys. It's probably not a good idea/possible to use one wide and one normal, right (i.e., mix resolutions)?
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    How is the 'Hauppauge WinTV Go' tv tuner?

    I used that card - now I use the PVR-150. WinTV Go is good to just watch tv. I tried recording something once and it was a bit tedious (maybe I didn't know the right application to use). Anyways, it's all software decoding too, I think, so it's not as good as it can be. I think I got it for...
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    can my ATI radeon 9200 support widescreen?

    I don't think this is my exact card, but I assume it's similar: http://ati.amd.com/products/radeon9200/radeon9200/specs.html At the bottom it gives the supportted resolutions w/a note about 16:9. I'm looking to use 1440x900. Will it work? I don't understand the terminology well enough...
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    what is a subwoofer cable?

    cool, thanks. Sounds like marketing for audio noobs like me then.
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    what is a subwoofer cable?

    I just got some new speakers and it says I need a subwoofer cable. I looked on amazon and radioshack's websites and it looks like a normal a/v cable. What's the difference? I also see some for $7 and some for over $100. what's the deal there?
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    question for active securities traders

    So it's to stop trading so they can reconcile their numbers? But I don't see it happening all the time and with all stocks
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    question for active securities traders

    Right now, I was looking at a few different stocks (CSCO, GOOG, SUNW - a bunch more, too many to name). I noticed the bid is 0.01 and ask is 999 (or more). What's the deal with that? Why would someone do that/How does that happen? To freeze any after hours trading? Know of any links I can...
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    How to run 640x480 game on 1280x1024

    Thanks for the comments everyone. I tried dguy's suggestion and tried a "normal" resolution and it worked. I still don't understand why that is though. I would think a lower res 4:3 would "fit in" higher res 5:4 (4<5 and 3<4), but I guess that's not how it works. I guess it's the same reason...
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    How to run 640x480 game on 1280x1024

    Hi guys, I'm trying to play xcom. It worked last year on my Viewsonic 19" CRT (1024x768). It died, so now I have Viewsonic 19" LCD (1280x1024). Whenever I load the game, the top portion gets cut off, so I have to guess where certain buttons are. If I change the desktop res to 1024x768...
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    What inputs are needed on a DVD player to watch cable TV

    I'm a video noob. Can only DVD/VHS combos play cable TV? I have 2 DVD players. The DVD/VHS combo has as connector for my cable TV (from the wall), but the DVD-only doesn't. It has coaxial and optical, but both are output. My projector is Optoma H27 I'm looking to buy a DVD only player...
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    Setting up 2 wireless routers in a bridge configuration...

    How can you tell from the specs if you can use third party software/use it as a bridge? Does it explicitly say either of those things? From the NEtgear MR814v2 only pdf: Infrastructure Mode With a wireless Access Point, you can operate the wireless LAN in the infrastructure mode. This mode...
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    Boosting sound?

    Can power also be an issue w/on-board sound cards? I'm using an old Chaintech VIA KT600 w/on-board sound. I notice the output as well as the recording volume (w/Sennheiser PC150 headset) is very low (hard to hear). I had an old ECS mobo where I used onboard sound too - same issue. Is there...
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    LCD life and reliability

    thanks, all. very informative
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    LCD life and reliability

    Hi guys, I just got a Viewsonic LCD to replace my old Viewsonic CRT. I've had the CRT for almost 8 years now. I pretty much left it on all the time (I just let it power down after I shut down). There may have been a few weeks when I've been out of town when I turned it off, but basically...
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    AMD Tech Tour

    I've read a lot of comments on this thread; and just so I'm clear on it tell me if this summary is accurate -This event is NOT like the 3 previous ones I've been to where AMD is promoting a new line and giving up stuff like shirts and cups (as well as raffling mobo/chip bundles) -This is an...
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    30% off Footlocker and affiliates

    Has anyone been able to use this, yet? I've done thsi deal int eh past, but this time I'm getting "you are not qualified for this promotion." I tried buying 3 different shoes (#7573917, #8573923, #7663975 - both on sale and not). Not on sale gets me the above response. On sale seems to...
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    Flickering/resizing screen on boot-up

    thanks, niggles. Do you have a link to that re-occuring thread? What power source? the case, or the outlet? Case is antec 430W, 1 dvd, 1 burner, 1900 XP+ and radeo 9200 SE, on board sound, and some cheapy ECS board outlet has everything plugged into it: computer (listed above), 2...
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    Flickering/resizing screen on boot-up

    I turned on my desktop this morning, and when it got to the desktop it was flickering and resizing uncontrollably. By resizing, I mean what you do when you go into the monitor controls to stretch/move the image on the screen to fit your monitor. I tried to set it at a different resolution...
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    Dungeon Siege II tips

    I guess none boths enchanting things with the trinkets? A neat feature, but higher level finds will be what mows down the enemies? There seems to be a problem with the search feature in the internet portal. When I narrow it down (by even by only one option like mercenary only), I find zero...
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    Dungeon Siege II tips

    yeah, this game is a bit screwy. I've read the drop system needs work: 1) wearing more magic find items doesn't seem to really do anything 2) you seem to get all sorts of cool drops except for the items for your character(s) For some reason one of my quests has already been completed by...
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    Dungeon Siege II tips

    I've been looking around, but I haven't found any site that tells me what I need. Is DSII like Diablo II, where there are a handful of super coveted items (like a SoJ). Or do high level requiremment items for the most part better? I've been playing for about a week now, and I have a chest...
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    Dungeon Siege II Multi-player

    I think there's something wrong with the game. I've been having problems with hosting internet games. I've forwarded all the required ports and set uPNP to on. I've also read in numerous places elsewhere that many people are having problems hosting the game. Could be the router, but...
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    Dungeon Siege 2

    i'm gonna buy it. I enjoyed diablo 1 & 2, so I expect I'll like this.
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    Dell 2005fpw cheapie (not crappy) videocard?

    thanks, Peter. All I play is Warcraft 3. I guess the widescreen would be good for watching TV/videos and doing spreadsheets and using other productivity software, but it sounds like it would crap up for WC3 (and probably Dungeon Siege II when it comes out).
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    Dell 2005fpw cheapie (not crappy) videocard?

    So lemme see if I understand everyone's inputs. It sounds like everyone is saying if you want a fancy new widescreen monitor, you need a fancy new card. edited: oops, I'm a noob. My vid card is ATI RADEON9200SE 128MB DDR I don't think it supports this res, and I hear it's a real strain...
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    Hot! 256MB Thumb Drive MP3 Player $19.99 AR @ eCost.com

    damn 2 left - hot stuff (16 sold in the last 10 mins)
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    $10 wireless usb 2.0 802.11g adapter

    I bought this. Haven't had a chance to try it, but the problem I have with it is it doesn't come with a USB extension cord.
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    HOT! Shoebox of Blues 18 CDs 22.99 hurry before they put it up 100

    sounds cool - I'll get it. no shipping, no taxes, and good music.
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    Belkin .11G router or cards $7.99 AR CompUSA/D-link .11b stuff $4.99 AR

    I got the USB thing and the router - both ring up as 2 rebates (not 3). Also got the WD 160gig hd. I dunno why no one's mentioned it (maybe I missed it in the threads) - it's a REALLY hot deal. The keyboard deals (logitech combo and m$ standalone) seem good too. I dunno about the mouse...
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    Dungeon Seige II Hands-On!

    Which game is this more like: Diablo, WoW, or Baldur's Gate?